In a significant move towards de-escalation, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries and announced that Tehran will not carry out missile strikes or attacks against them unless an attack on Iran originates from their territory.
The statement, reported by Reuters and AFP news agencies, signals a possible attempt by Tehran to ease regional tensions amid the ongoing conflict sparked by US-Israel strikes on Iran last weekend.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that its temporary leadership council had approved the suspension of attacks, adding that his country will not surrender to Israel and the United States.
However, the conflict continues to rage on, with parts of the Gulf experiencing explosions and sound missile alerts, and operations at the Dubai International Airport suspended due to a "minor incident".
The death toll has risen to at least 1,230 people killed in Iran, and over 200 in Lebanon and around a dozen in Israel, according to an Associated Press report.
